Falls Detector

Falls are not an inevitable result of ageing, but the risk of falls increases with age. Telecare services provide emergency alarms with response units in the event of a fall, and you are unable to get up from the floor. There are different alarms, such as pendant alarms and fall detector bracelets, which will alert a central call centre who will then try and establish contact with you or alert a nominated individual.   

These include  

• Pendant alarms - a waterproof wearable which includes a button which can be pressed to alert the call centre.  
• Falls Bracelet – a lightweight detector worn on the wrist 
• GPS “watch” - a lightweight wearable device which provides the location or, and communication with, the wearer 

The falls detector will also automatically send an alert if the impact of a fall is detected (dependent upon the type of fall being experienced). A falls detector is worn on the wrist and comprises of a help call button that can be pressed in an emergency situation.